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Travis Hunter Picked Over Shedeur Sander to Be the Face of Colorado in 2024 & Win the Heisman Trophy

Published 03/11/2024, 11:54 AM EDT

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The two stars of the NCAA are in the spotlight once again. Shedeur Sander and Travis Hunter have been praised heavily by their former coaches before Deion Sanders and are expected to have bright NFL futures ahead of them. Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss the deserving candidate for the KOTN (King in the North) title. They analyze two of Colorado’s top prospects for the Heisman Trophy and give their opinion on whether he deserves to be the face of the team. Moreover, Hunter and Sanders share close friendships and will certainly healthily take the competition.
While Sanders boasts of an impressive passing game as the Buffaloes QB, Hunter offers versatility as a WR and CB and has drawn praises from the entire footballing world. Their respective journeys and statistics provide fascinating insights into their respective journeys and who, between them, could have a brighter future amidst their upcoming Heisman aspirations.

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The new face of Colorado football, Travis Hunter

In the wake of his breakout season in 2023, Travis Hunter has emerged as a focal point of Colorado’s new football program. Deion Sanders completed his first entire season as the head coach of the team and emphasized a vital focus on developing young players. Despite missing several games due to injuries, Hunter has had a mammoth impact on the team’s offense and defense. He was the first Colorado player to receive consensus first-team All-American honors since Nate Solder in 2010. His dynamic playmaking abilities make him a formidable contender for the Heisman Trophy. Moreover, according to them, Hunter is the King of the North because of his personality and performance. Calling Hunter a ‘two-way‘ player, they stressed his versatility and many qualities he brings to make Colorado good.

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As per Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises, Travis Hunter eventually emerged as the face of the team and chips the head coach’s son and his friend Shedeur Sanders. “Shedeur is a top 10 quarterback in college football, and Hunter is a top 30 receiver,” the two analysts agreed while discussing their futures. Sanders has been surprisingly good in 2023 and emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in college football. However, he still has a long way to go to fulfill his potential and become the next face of the team if he performs well during the 2024 season.

Sanders vs Hunter on stats

While Shedeur Sanders excelled as Colorado’s starting quarterback in the previous season, Travis Hunter’s contributions on both sides of the ball must be noticed. Sanders showcased his passing prowess with over 3,200 yards and 27 touchdowns. He has highlighted his abilities to lead the Buffaloes’ offense.

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In contrast, Hunter’s impact extended beyond traditional offensive statistics, as he recorded impressive receiving numbers, crucial tackles, and interceptions on defense. He recorded 57 catches for 721 yards, five touchdowns on offense, 30 total tackles, five passes defended, and three interceptions on defense. With Hunter in the pole position to win the Heisman Trophy, Sanders is also a close prospect. Who do you think will have a brighter future? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rajveer Gupta

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Rajveer Gupta is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. As a college football beat writer and a soccer athlete himself, Rajveer covers every angle related to the Colorado Buffaloes with an in-depth analysis of their training and playing style. His unique blend of expertise and relatability sets him apart in sports journalism.
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Tripti Sarda